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The Monroe Invitational Announces Partnership with The Butterfield Bermuda Championship
November 18, 2024 – Pittsford, NY & Southampton, Bermuda – The Monroe Invitational, one of the most prestigious amateur golf tournaments in the United States, and The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a premier event on the PGA TOUR’s FedEx Cup Fall Series, are proud to announce an exciting new partnership. Beginning in November 2025, the champion of The Monroe Invitational will receive a coveted invitation to compete in The Butterfield Bermuda Championship to be held at Port Royal Golf Club.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Bermuda’s iconic coastline, The Butterfield Bermuda Championship draws top PGA TOUR players competing for valuable FedEx Cup points in the fall portion of the schedule. With this new partnership, The Monroe Invitational champion will be able to test their skills alongside seasoned pros, gaining invaluable experience and exposure.
“This partnership is a major milestone for The Monroe,” said Mason Grower, Tournament Chair of The Monroe Invitational. “It elevates our champion’s pathway to the professional stage and aligns with our mission of providing a platform for the best amateur golfers to showcase their talent on the world’s biggest stage. We’re thrilled that our winner will now have the opportunity to compete in a world-class PGA TOUR event.”
“We are excited to welcome the champion of The Monroe Invitational to Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event,” said Danielle Carrera, Tournament Director of The Butterfield Bermuda Championship. “This collaboration with one of amateur golf’s most prestigious events adds a unique dimension to our tournament, as we look forward to showcasing the next generation of golf’s brightest talent at Port Royal.”
The 2025 Monroe Invitational champion will receive this invitation to make their PGA TOUR debut at The Butterfield Bermuda Championship in November 2025. This collaboration not only strengthens ties between amateur and professional golf but also ensures that top amateurs have a clearer path to launch their professional careers.
About The Monroe Invitational
The Monroe Invitational is one of the longest-running and most prestigious amateur golf tournaments in the United States. Held annually at Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford, New York, the event draws an elite field of top amateur golfers from around the world. Past participants have included major champions and PGA TOUR stars. More information can be found at monroeinvitational.com
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About Butterfield Bermuda Championship
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s first-ever PGA TOUR event, is an annual stop on the PGA TOUR calendar each fall. The 2024 tournament will take place November 14-17 at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, and the field will feature a minimum of three local Bermudian players. This official FedEx Cup event will showcase Bermuda to its worldwide spectators with live broadcasting brought to you by Golf Channel. For more information on the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, please visit butterfieldbdachampionship.com Follow and subscribe to our social media channels for live news, updates, and event information.
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